W.D. Gattis Middle School

The Lady Wildcat Summer Basketball Camp will be held on June 2-June 5, 2025, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at The Rock Gymnasium at Clovis High School. The camp teaches fundamental basketball skills to girls who will be in 1st - 9th grade for the 2025/2026 school year. Registration is $70. Contact Coach Jeff Reed at 575-693-2426 with questions.

Reminder: No school on Friday, April 18-21, 2025. All district offices will be closed on Friday, April 18.

Clovis Boys Basketball Summer League Tryouts Calling all incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade athletes! 📣 Tryouts for the Clovis Boys Basketball Summer League are set for: 📅 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 🕟 4:30 PM–6:30 PM 📍 Clovis High School, Rock Staubus Gym There will be one team for each grade level with ten students on each roster. 💬 Questions? Contact Coach Pickett: 📧 corey.pickett@clovis-schools.org 📞 575-791-3283

Camp Wildcat is coming Monday-Thursday, June 2-26, 2025 at Yucca Middle School. Students taking part in the summer reading portion need to register at literacy.nm.gov before registering for Camp Wildcat. Summer Youth Program activities are open to students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Register now at www.clovis-schools.org/forms/camp-wildcat-registration.

Volunteer Training: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Yucca Middle School. Spanish translation is available. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes. Training is open to those interested in volunteering for Clovis Municipal Schools. Contact cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org if you have questions.

Help us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025) by showing some love to the incredible educators of Clovis Municipal Schools! We’re inviting local businesses to join us in recognizing our dedicated teachers by offering special promotions, discounts, or complimentary items during this special week. Want to participate? 🎉 👉 Fill out our quick form here: https://forms.gle/BSY2rGZevhsdeHp98 Questions? Contact Mandy Carpenter at mandy.carpenter@clovis-schools.org or call 575-769-4322.

Cheer tryouts for students entering grades 7–12 (for the 25/26 school year) are April 29–May 1 at CHSFA Aux Gym. Open to CHS, CHSFA, Gattis & Yucca students. Wear athletic gear; no jewelry or long nails. Physical & proof of insurance required. Contact your campus coach for details.

Clovis Municipal Schools asks that you wear red tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to show our support for Portales Municipal Schools.

Reminder: Our next volunteer training session will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 1:30 PM at CMS Central Office - 1009 N. Main Street. Sessions last around 45 minutes. If you have questions, reach out to cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org.

CHS Wildcadette Tryouts to be held April 22-24, 2025 at the CHS North Gym. See the flyer for more information. Questions? Contact Coach Cordova at kymberly.cordova@clovis-schools.org

Clovis Municipal Schools Outdoor Programs Come learn about exciting, new outdoor activities for Clovis Municipal Students. Pizza - Guest Speakers - Door Prizes Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Yucca Middle School Cafeteria Questions? Contact Joseph Williams joseph.williams@clovis-schools.org

Attention 8th Grade Families: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 is the Freshman Academy Expo. Students will learn about elective opportunities at Clovis Freshman Academy for the 25/26 school year. Staff will be on hand to help answer any registration questions you might have! 📅 Wednesday, March 12, 2025. ⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 PM 📍CHS Lecture Hall (1900 N. Thornton St.)

There will be no school for students on Friday, March 14, 2025. This will be a data day for staff. District offices will be open. There will be no school on March 17-21, 2025. All district offices will be closed for Spring Break. Advanced meals for Spring Break will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, March 12. Meals are available, while supplies last, from 8:30-10:30 AM from the following locations: The Arts Academy at Bella Vista Clovis Freshman Academy Clovis High School Lockwood Early Childhood Center Yucca Middle School Zia Elementary School Enjoy your Spring Break! We will look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday, March 24.

Help us develop the district's new strategic plan. This quick, five-minute survey will help us determine the district's priorities for the next 3-5 years. Click on the survey link on the CMS website or visit https://www.clovis-schools.org/page/strategic-plan . Survey closes on March 21, 2025.

The Legends Tournament is happening in Clovis, NM, on April 26-27. Divisions: 7th-8th Boys 9th Boys JV Boys Varsity Boys $250 per team with a three-game guarantee. All area teams are invited to join. Alumni will be celebrated with a breakfast on April 26 at 8 a.m., followed by a three-point contest, skills contest, and a draft-style alumni game. Alumni should register individually using the QR code in the flyer.

CMS Dance Spectacular 2025 Join us for the CMS Dance Spectacular as the Clovis High Varsity Wildcadettes, Yucca Middle Chap Dancers, and Gattis Dance Team showcase their award-winning competition routines. 📅 Tuesday, March 11 ⏰ 6:30 p.m. 📍 “The Rock” 🎟 Free admission This event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Clovis Municipal Schools is offering free, pre-packaged meals for all enrolled students to ensure they have nutritious options during spring break! 📅 Date: March 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30–10:30 AM 📍 Pick-Up Locations: The Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Clovis Freshman Academy, Clovis High School, Lockwood, Yucca, Zia Meals are available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by early! No registration is required—just drive up and pick up your meals.

🎾🍽️ Dine for a Cause! 🍽️🎾 Join us at K-Bob’s Steakhouse on Tuesday, March 4, from 5-9 PM to support the Wildcat Tennis team! When you dine in, 15% of your meal price will be donated to help our student-athletes. Enjoy a great meal while making a difference! Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us serve up success for our tennis team! 📍 K-Bob’s Steakhouse 📅 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 - 9:00 PM Questions? Contact: amanda.odoherty@clovis-schools.org

Friday, March 14, 2025 will be a Data Day. A previous version of the calendar listed this day as a Parent-Teacher Conference Day. There will be no school for students on this day; however, teachers and staff will be working and administrative offices will remain open. While there are no scheduled parent-teacher conferences on March 14, parents who wish to meet with their child's teacher are encouraged to reach out directly to schedule a conference at a mutually convenient time. Lockwood Early Childhood Center will be holding parent-teacher conferences for their 3Y and 4Y classes on March 14th. You can access the most current version of the calendar here: https://www.clovis-schools.org/o/cmsd/page/calendars

Reminder, the next Volunteer training session will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Board Room of the CMS Central Office at 1009 N. Main St.